NYC nonprofits hope to inspire generosity on Giving Tuesday
Experts say giving is down across the United States.
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Experts say giving is down across the United States.
This Giving Tuesday, the goal is to generate a movement of generosity. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock visited two events shining a spotlight on how good it feels to give while spreading word about neighbors in need across the Tri-State Area. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47BCP5K
Giving Tuesday is a day that encourages people to give to charities around the world. We have some things you'll want to know before you open your checkbook. Jill Schlesinger spoke with CBS New York's Cindy Hsu about it.
A $100,000 donation will fund fashion programming for the Brotherhood Sister Sol for the next year.
Harlem fashion designer Dapper Dan teamed up with Gap for this Giving Tuesday, donating thousands of dollars to a nonprofit for local youth. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell joined him at the Brotherhood Sister Sol, where surprises were in store.
Giving comes in many forms. Last year, 10 million Americans donated time and 9.7 million donated goods.
Tuesday is the 10th anniversary of Giving Tuesday, the worldwide generosity movement that takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Last year, 35 million people participated, donating $2.7 billion in the United States alone, but as CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports, the day encourages all types of generosity.
The day is known for people kicking off the holiday season by giving back to their community.
In honor of Giving Tuesday, hundreds of students at a school on the Lower East Side received brand new coats. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday now behind us, there is one more day many are hoping people don't forget about - Giving Tuesday.
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday now behind us, there is one more day many are hoping people don't forget about - Giving Tuesday. CBS2's John Dias reports.
Dozens of holiday care packages filled with toys, backpacks and books will fill the stockings of homeless children across New York City this holiday season.
Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the last few days have been all about holiday shopping. Tuesday, it's about service.
Giving Tuesday means different things to different people, but millions of Americans are participating, by donating time or money or just sharing kindness with a neighbor.
Tuesday morning, the Salvation Army kicked off their campaign with a red kettle that's hard to miss.
Giving Tuesday happens every year the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, but now organizers want to mobilize and unite the world through giving.
Every year, the Tuesday after Black Friday is known as Giving Tuesday, a day where we are all encouraged to give back.
All it takes is a click here or a tap there and you can make a difference -- without spending any of your own money.
Giving Tuesday, an annual event held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a global day of giving to kick off the charitable season as a time to help others.
For some people this is also the only time they donate all year, but those small contributions add up in a big way.
Today is Giving Tuesday — a national movement intended to encourage donations to charities and volunteerism.
Giving Tuesday was conceptualized and launched at the 92nd Street Y as a way to kick off the charitable season and encourage people to lend a hand to those in need.
Giving Tuesday started at the 92nd Street Y in 2012. Donations have grown dramatically since.
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.
In this age of rampant consumerism, some people are trying to reclaim the true spirit of the holidays. That is the thrust of Giving Tuesday, which started at the 92nd Street Y a few years back
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
An attorney for Harvey Weinstein says he was hospitalized following an "alarming blood test.".
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
A crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway has the southbound lanes closed in New Rochelle for the morning commute.
Omer Neutra, a fallen Israel Defense Forces soldier from Long Island, is being remembered with a memorial service today.
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
A crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway has the southbound lanes closed in New Rochelle for the morning commute.
Omer Neutra, a fallen Israel Defense Forces soldier from Long Island, is being remembered with a memorial service today.
Police are looking for an Uber Eats delivery worker who was caught on camera in the Bronx punching one of his customers repeatedly and stealing her order.
A deadly multi-alarm fire broke out inside an Upper East Side apartment building Monday night.
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
Seven months after it was destroyed in a fiery truck crash, the Fairfield Avenue Bridge over I-95 in Norwalk, Conn. has reopened.
NYC is facing some cold weather this week, along with a little bit of snow, if you can believe it.
December is starting with a true winter feel in the NYC area as temperatures run 10 to 15 degrees below normal for this time of year.
Temperatures will feel like the 30s on Black Friday, but the region should stay mostly dry.
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
A Canadian man has been arrested for the murder of Tammy Tignor, whose was found strangled to death in a New Jersey park in 1997.
Gov. Phil Murphy's administration says New Jersey's gas tax will climb about 6% to 44.9 cents a gallon starting New Year's Day.
NYC is facing some cold weather this week, along with a little bit of snow, if you can believe it.
Amtrak and NJ Transit commuters were moving again late Monday afternoon after a major disruption.
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
Omer Neutra, a fallen Israel Defense Forces soldier from Long Island, is being remembered with a memorial service today.
Suffolk County is deactivating its red light cameras, ending a controversial program that ticketed drivers for the last 14 years.
Omer Neutra, an Israeli-American soldier from Long Island, has been confirmed dead in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces announced.
Connor Kasin, who played for Massapequa High School and the Long Island Sharks, died after collapsing during a hockey game, officials said.
Mayor Eric Adams is moving to close emergency migrant shelters in New York City and five upstate counties as the number of people arriving has dramatically dropped.
Hunter Biden was convicted of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a gun and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
The father of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who grew up in New Jersey, spoke during a rally in Central Park on Sunday.
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
LGBTQ voters were among the only demographic groups that did not move more toward Trump in the 2024 election.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
An attorney for Harvey Weinstein says he was hospitalized following an "alarming blood test.".
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Josh Giddey had 20 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, helping the Bulls beat the Nets 128-102 on Monday night.
Jesper Bratt and Jack Hughes put on a show Monday night, leading the Devils to a convincing 5-1 win over the Rangers.
Aaron Rodgers will remain the New York Jets' starting quarterback despite speculation the team could bench him, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich says.
Mikal Bridges scored 31 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 14 points and 19 rebounds, and the Knicks beat the Pelicans 118-85 on Sunday.
Franz Wagner had 20 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and two blocks, and the Magic went on to a 100-92 victory over the Nets on Sunday.
Preservationists say the fight is on to save tiled mosaics at the site of the 1939 and 1964 World's Fair in Queens.
On Small Business Saturday 2024, New York City shop owners are hoping to attract new and longtime customers for a needed boost.
A Queens homeowner tells CBS News New York she believes a solar panel company misled her about the cost, which the company denies.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Chopper 2 is over the scene of the crash that has the southbound lanes closed in New Rochelle.
A memorial service will be held Monday for Omer Neutra, a fallen Israel Defense Forces soldier from Long Island. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from Syosset.
Penny, a Marine veteran, is charged in the deadly chokehold of Jordan Neely on the subway last year in Manhattan. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest from the courthouse.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says there is a chance of the Tri-State Area seeing some measurable snow on Wednesday night into Thursday.
